Can I withhold my rent for repairs?
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
July 10, 2018
A Tenant Cannot Withhold Rent for Repairs In some states, the law provides tenants with a right to withhold rent in the event the tenant
Can My Landlord Increase My Rent?
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
June 5, 2018
Idaho Law Does Allow Rent Increases Idaho Code 55-307 states: CHANGE IN TERMS OF LEASE – NOTICE. (1) In all leases of lands or tenements,
NCLC on Medical Debt Defense Strategies
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 22, 2018
The National Consumer Law Center recently published an article on medical debt as part of their Consumer Advice series. They encouraged readers to share the
Update 2: Victory in Reversing Unfair Limitations by the Courts!
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 20, 2018
In early May 2018, I was notified by an Ada County Court clerk for a magistrate judge that a default judgment I requested in a
Idaho Scam Jam Report
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 16, 2018
A report regarding the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance conference held in Idaho Falls on May 15, 2018, including remarks to the regional director of the Federal Trade Commission.
Update 1: Response regarding unfair limitations by court
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 14, 2018
On May 7, 2018, I wrote a letter to the administrative judge for the Ada County courts regarding potentially unfair limitations placed on consumers by
Idaho Falls Senior Health & Safety Fair
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 12, 2018
I attended the 2nd annual Senior Health & Safety Fair on May 12, 2018. I was there to promote consumer protection rights for seniors. Under
Watch out for Door-to-Door Scams!
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 9, 2018
Summer sales are upon us here in Idaho. In this post, I share an experience I had with a Vivint door-to-door salesperson. I explain how this salesperson violated Idaho law and what that means to consumers who want out of their Vivint contracts.
Unfair Limitations on Consumer Protections by the Courts?
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
May 8, 2018
In my view, the courts are potentially unlawfully impinging on Idaho consumers’ rights to attorney’s fees and costs. The law is designed to protect consumer from attorney’s fees and to entice attorney’s to take publicly favored cases. When the courts do not award these fees, it frustrates the intent of Idaho lawmakers.
Idaho Repossession Laws
Idaho Consumer Law Firm
March 14, 2018
Idaho repossession laws are found under Article 9 of the commercial code: 28-9-609 Secured party’s right to take possession after default. 28-9-610 Disposition of collateral